Nov 25, 2025
WEFTA’s 2025 work in Panama marked steady progress on rural water systems across the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé and Bocas del Toro, despite months of road closures, heavy rains, and difficult transport conditions. During a February circuit-riding trip to 13 communities,...
Jun 15, 2025
Having spent much of his professional career in Latin America on community water projects, former Peace Corps volunteer Greg Branch brings a wealth of experience to WEFTA. Greg lived and worked in Central America for 17 years, giving him unique insight into how small...
Mar 27, 2025
“WEFTA is here to help from their hearts.” – Panamanian community member, February 2025 The post-construction follow-up program of Water Engineers for the Americas and Africa (WEFTA) is a critical component in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of...
Feb 17, 2025
The WEFTA team is on-the-ground in Panama to check in on completed, ongoing, and potential water projects for over 10 communities. Early last week, WEFTA volunteers Tim, Greg, and Tess headed to Panama to check in on water systems in multiple communities. They visited...
May 17, 2024
As an engineer with growing expertise in public health, Jacob Ford brings a unique, holistic approach to his volunteer work with WEFTA. The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Engineer is currently a PhD student in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease at Tulane...
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